Leading supplier in the Aerospace industry, is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer Manager to lead the Special Process units including Heat Treatment, Blasting, Metallurgical Lab and Chemical Processing. This role will include supervisory and project engineering responsibilities and provide the successful individual the opportunity to implement Continuous Improvements in a new facility with new equipment

Responsibilities include managing the day to day activities of the Heat Treat department
Managing Metallurgical labs
Validating current heat treat processes, and driving to root cause any quality issues resulting from the heat treat process
Ensure all testing and analysis is performed according to production requirements in order to meet customer shipping requirements.
Assist with the maintenance of the Nadcap accreditation for the metallurgical processes in the plant
Strong problem solving skills with experience in the 5-Why and 8D methodology process. (team member for any non-conformances related to the chemical processes)
Demonstrated experience implementing continuous improvement activities
Apply and sustain 5S lean manufacturing work practices in work area(s) to maintain safe work environment.
Work closely with Quality group to improve heat treat process in order to increase yields
Participate in process improvements in any area of the facility
Oversee Heat Treat processes in accordance with the NADCAP and AS9100 requirements.
Ensure Heat Treat policies & procedures, documentation, and practices are in place per industry standards
Issue and revise standard policies and operating procedures, work instructions and forms in accordance of the applicable standards (NADCAP)
Prepare department for Heat Treat industry audits (NADCAP) that sustain NADCAP Heat Treat accreditation
Provide guidance on nonconforming product disposition for heat treat process related rejections based on customer and NADCAP requirements;
Conduct root cause analysis and take appropriate corrective and preventive actions to ensure closure of findings from all internal or external audits on processes.
Ensure correct thermal processes are applied according to mechanical properties requirements, work instructions and/or customer specification requirements.
Program furnaces at the correct operating temperatures, times, speeds, and at any other criteria according to specification documentation.

The Senior Research Metallurgist provides technical expertise in broad areas of materials and processes in support of all areas of the company.  He/she initiates and conducts new material, process, and product development; works directly with customers and potential customers to resolve technical problems; and assumes leadership of R&D during the absence of the R&D Manager.

Essential Functions

• Become a technical expert and thought leader
  • Initiate and conduct new product development, especially in the areas of new alloy formulation, materials processing, and innovative use of all company’s expertise and capabilities
  • Maintain working knowledge of technological developments in both new and existing markets, and keep upper management aware of potential impact of these changes
  • Support new product development activities of others within the company
• Provide support within our company and to our customers
  • Provide metallurgical support to resolve day-to-day manufacturing problems with particular emphasis on deformation processing of materials
  • Provide technical support and training to the Sales and Marketing departments
  • Work directly with current and prospective customers to select appropriate products, or develop novel solutions if needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Form relationships with customer, industry, and academic thought leaders
• Produce high-quality, high-impact technical communications
  • Prepare well written, professional reports, whitepapers, and publication-quality manuscripts
  • Document new test methods to support improved product quality/ reliability
  • Produce detailed failure analyses for the Company, current, and prospective customers
• Track and report on the status of developmental and support projects
• Perform critical economic analysis of the value of new technologies and equipment
• Benchmark competitive products and technologies
• Supervise activities of member(s) of the R&D Technician Team

The Senior Development Metallurgist conducts research develops processing techniques, and other technologies with a focus on the development of new products, services and markets.  The position will also research and propose new production equipment, procedures, and methods to automate, improve, and/or scale-up existing processes.

Perform metal manufacturing processes employing techniques appropriate to the task to maintain or improve the Company's competitive market position.  Duties may include utilizing a broad range of equipment currently used in Development or Manufacturing.

• Identify and develop novel approaches to optimize metal manufacturing processes. (Including for example:  alloying, casting, deformation, heat treatment and analytical characterization)
• For new development projects, conduct experiments, perform analytical characterization activities, gather data, analyze data, establish material property relationships, draw conclusions, and document concise technical reports with clear recommendations.
• Apply solid scientific understanding to the innovation and development of novel materials and processes.  Drive analytical data gathering and processing for data-based decision making.
• Scale and validate new product processes in conjunction with the R&D team and operations.
• Ensure any sub-contract vendors are appropriately evaluated and selected.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement.  Apply solid scientific understanding to the innovation and development of novel materials and processes especially relating to metal product manufacturing.
• For approved Product Development follow the Stage-Gate development process.  Ensure as part of the design iteration loop, failure analysis of development products and re-design are routinely performed.
• Support identifying and evaluating new analytical technology relevant to current and future products.
• Make recommendations for capital equipment purchase. Evaluate metal processes and identify risk areas. Understand liabilities, yield, environmental and health & safety.
• Maintain awareness of trends and new developments in metallurgy through membership in professional societies and technical readings.
• Support AMG Sales and Marketing in new product development.
• Provide technical reports to customers for new qualifications and on-going technical analyses.
• Support Sales and Marketing by participating in meetings, conference calls etc. when direct communication with customers requires Technical input. This may also encompass technical seminars, trade shows, exhibitions etc.
• Provide guidance on the potential viability of new materials and their manufacturability.
• Be available to comment on the R&D Prototype Schedule in conjunction with Sales, Logistics and Manufacturing.

METALLURGIST

JOB SUMMARY:
Utilizing independent judgment, this position provides technical support to the Sales Department and customers for all phases of steel operations. Supports Operations and ensures good quality procedures are in place. Oversees trials of new materials and processes to ensure good quality practices are being utilized. Provides metallurgical support to management personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Works to improve process and product to meet customer requirements.
Provides technical support for all phases of steel operations including melting, teeming and annealing steel ingots.
Assists Operations in the Melting Department, as needed
Ensures that Operations follow established procedures and sound metallurgical practices.
Supports the investigation and disposition of non-conforming material.
Performs failure investigations on customer returns/claims.
Supports the Sales department by providing technical guidance and creation/revision of grades to meet customer needs.
Responsible for quality training for employees.